offs Harbour Regional Landcare Bush to Beach News...Thanks to Coffs Harbour City Council, we have just received some more good news that they have granted Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare

Bush to Beach News: ISSUE 5Supported by:

Important Dates:

Submissions Deadline to Draft

Biodiversity Action Strategy

CAP 2 Information Session (Dorrigo)

Carbon Farming Initiative Seminar

CAP 2 Information Session (Coffs)

CAP 2 Information Session (Nambucca)

Biological Farming Workshop

Clean Beaches Competition Deadline

Regional Achievement and

Community Awards Deadline

Bush Regeneration Workshop

National Landcare Conference

In this issue…

Catchment Action Plan (CAP)-Update

National Tree Day

National Landcare Conference 2012

Clean Beaches Awards 2012

NSW Regional Achievement Awards

Upcoming Workshops

What Landcarers are doing at…

New Resources

CHCC Environmental Levy

Membership Renewal for 2012-13

Biological Control of Salvinia

Protecting Coffs Creek Community Survey

Autumn Events

Worksite Updates

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President’s Report

Hello Landcar

Well the fine weather didn’t lastlong, but wasn’t it great while wehad some? The ground is so rankand sour from being wet for so longit’s a wonder anything much is

growing but still you’d have to be pleased with thegrowth of any revegetation ytimes - it’s powering ahead.

Some great news. Congratulations to everyoneinvolved in the hard work preparing the submissionfor the Jaliigirr Project –and cultures through corridors’ ($3,000,000 over 6years). The money is coming to the area to establisha significant corridor network from the coastalplains to the tablelands. Coffs Harbour RegionalLandcare is playing a significant part in the deliveryof this project, so we’ve got our work cut out for usover the next few years.

Thanks to Coffs Harbour City Council, we have justreceived some more good news that they havegranted Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare $119,820from Council’s Environmental Levy Program for2012-2013. That will enable the great Lanthat all you volunteers do to continue for anotheryear.

As for me, I’ve recently chaired the NationalModeration Panel for the C4OC Community ActionGrants meeting in Canberra. I recently signed offthe minutes that have gone through to the Mwith a ranked list of recommended, reserve, thequality cut-off line and ineligible projects. It’shoped he’ll make a decision very soon so letters ofoffer can get flowing ASAP, because all the moneyneeds to be spent by 30 June 2013, no exceptio

The Federal Budget included significant monies tocontinue similar programs for a further 5 years,2013/14 to 2017/18 so we can expect around the

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President’s Report

Hello Landcarers,

Well the fine weather didn’t lastlong, but wasn’t it great while wehad some? The ground is so rankand sour from being wet for so longit’s a wonder anything much is

growing but still you’d have to be pleased with thegrowth of any revegetation you’ve done in recent

it’s powering ahead.

Some great news. Congratulations to everyoneinvolved in the hard work preparing the submission

– ‘Connecting communitiesand cultures through corridors’ ($3,000,000 over 6

). The money is coming to the area to establisha significant corridor network from the coastalplains to the tablelands. Coffs Harbour RegionalLandcare is playing a significant part in the deliveryof this project, so we’ve got our work cut out for us

Thanks to Coffs Harbour City Council, we have justreceived some more good news that they havegranted Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare $119,820from Council’s Environmental Levy Program for

2013. That will enable the great Landcare workthat all you volunteers do to continue for another

As for me, I’ve recently chaired the NationalModeration Panel for the C4OC Community ActionGrants meeting in Canberra. I recently signed offthe minutes that have gone through to the Ministerwith a ranked list of recommended, reserve, the

off line and ineligible projects. It’shoped he’ll make a decision very soon so letters ofoffer can get flowing ASAP, because all the moneyneeds to be spent by 30 June 2013, no exceptions.

The Federal Budget included significant monies tocontinue similar programs for a further 5 years,2013/14 to 2017/18 so we can expect around the

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same time next year, there will be new grant roundsannounced. Start thinking about a project youneed funds for now – nothing like being prepared.

The Draft Biodiversity Action Strategy 2012on Public Exhibition. The Draft Biodiversity ActionStrategy 2012-2030 sets out Council’s proposedcourse of action in implementing biodiversityactions to help achieve the environmentalobjectives identified in the Coffs Harbour 2030Community Strategic Plan. Online submissions canbe made by email [email protected], with the subjectline ‘Submission to the Draft Biodiversity ActionStrategy’. Written hard copy submissions on anyissues relating to the draft documents should bemade to: The General Manager, Coffs Harbour CityCouncil, Locked Bag 155, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450.Submissions close at 5pm, Friday, 15 June 2012.

Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare in conjunctionwith the Northern River Catchment ManagementAuthority will be holding a Community Action Plan(CAP2) Information evening at theCentre, Harbour Drive Coffs Harbour, 7.00pm9.30pm on Thursday, 21 June. The Northern RiversCatchment Action Plan 2013–2023 (CAP2) will bethe Region’s key natural resources managementplan. CAP2 will identify priorities for maintainingand improving the health of the Region’s naturalresources, and identify how the community cancontribute to these priorities.

The evening will provide the background foranyone with an interest in sustainable naturalresource management to contribute to thedevelopment of Northern Rivers CAP2.

Remember; 21 June 7pm, light supper will beserved. RSVP by Monday June 18th.

I’m not sure how many of you have been into theoffice when everyone is there, but I can assure youit’s a hive of activity, it’s suddenly become a bitsqueezy again, with four people at times hard at it,because of our current workload and of ourpartnering roles in other new programs.

The Executive have decided to upgrade the phonesystem to make things run more efficiently.Hopefully you’ll soon notice improved service levelsbecause our hard-working staff will have the toolsprovided to allow them to be handle multiplephone calls simultaneously. For the same reasons,


same time next year, there will be new grant roundsannounced. Start thinking about a project you

nothing like being prepared.

Draft Biodiversity Action Strategy 2012-2030 isThe Draft Biodiversity Action

2030 sets out Council’s proposedcourse of action in implementing biodiversity

lp achieve the environmentalCoffs Harbour 2030

Online submissions canbe made by email to

, with the subjectline ‘Submission to the Draft Biodiversity ActionStrategy’. Written hard copy submissions on anyissues relating to the draft documents should bemade to: The General Manager, Coffs Harbour City

155, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450.Submissions close at 5pm, Friday, 15 June 2012.

Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare in conjunctionwith the Northern River Catchment ManagementAuthority will be holding a Community Action Plan(CAP2) Information evening at the CavanbahCentre, Harbour Drive Coffs Harbour, 7.00pm –

Northern Rivers(CAP2) will be

the Region’s key natural resources managementplan. CAP2 will identify priorities for maintaining

improving the health of the Region’s naturalresources, and identify how the community can

The evening will provide the background foranyone with an interest in sustainable naturalresource management to contribute to the

June 7pm, light supper will be

I’m not sure how many of you have been into theoffice when everyone is there, but I can assure you

y become a bitsqueezy again, with four people at times hard at it,because of our current workload and of ourpartnering roles in other new programs..

Executive have decided to upgrade the phonesystem to make things run more efficiently.

ou’ll soon notice improved service levelsworking staff will have the tools

provided to allow them to be handle multiplephone calls simultaneously. For the same reasons,

we’re also obtaining quotes looking to upgradeand add to our compugrowing business that brings large amounts of realcash into the region, which is all spent locally,hence we’ve become a significant contributor tothe local economy, something for which you allshould be very proud.

Cheers for now, Happy Landcaring.

Rod

Catchment Action Plan

(CAP) -Which matters most to you? Weeds or IndianMynas? Erosion or sea turtles? Fishing or farming?The new Catchment Action PlanNorthern Rivers will set priorities for investmennatural resource management projects over thenext decade, from Port Macquarie to Tweed Headsand west to the Tablelands.

Public consultation workshops to be held in Dorrigo,Coffs Harbour and Nambucca Headsyou with more information aboufar, and how you can have your say.

Whether you enjoy fishing or birdwatching, run afarm or an eco-tourism businessopinion about managing the local environment,this event is for you.

During June, staff from the Nortbe hitting the road to conduct a series of publicconsultation workshops to talk to the community

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we’re also obtaining quotes looking to upgradeand add to our computer stocks. We are agrowing business that brings large amounts of realcash into the region, which is all spent locally,hence we’ve become a significant contributor tothe local economy, something for which you all

Happy Landcaring.

Catchment Action Plan

- Updatematters most to you? Weeds or Indian

Mynas? Erosion or sea turtles? Fishing or farming?The new Catchment Action Plan (CAP) for theNorthern Rivers will set priorities for investment innatural resource management projects over thenext decade, from Port Macquarie to Tweed Headsand west to the Tablelands.

ublic consultation workshops to be held in Dorrigo,Coffs Harbour and Nambucca Heads will provideyou with more information about the draft CAP sofar, and how you can have your say.

Whether you enjoy fishing or birdwatching, run atourism business - if you've got an

opinion about managing the local environment,

June, staff from the Northern Rivers CMA willbe hitting the road to conduct a series of publicconsultation workshops to talk to the community


about Discussion Paper No. 3 - New Directions forCAP2. You're invited to come along to a sessionnear you:

DorrigoTuesday 19th June, 2pmCWA Hall, Cudgery StContact: Colin – 6655 0588

Coffs HarbourThursday 21st June, 7pmCavanbah Centre, Harbour DriveContact: Kara – 6651 1308

Nambucca HeadsFriday 22nd June, 10amRSL, Nelson StContact: Tim – 6564 7838

For more information about the CAP, andparticipate in a quick poll about which northernrivers landscape is most important to you, visithttp://yoursay.northern.cma.nsw.gov.au/northernrivers

Mark yourcalendarJuly 29Tree Day 2012

National Tree Day is all about inspiring, educatand recruiting Australians to care for our uniqueland and creating future generations of comenvironmental custodians.

Over 1 million trees, shrubs and grasses wereplanted by individuals and community groups forNational Tree Day 2011.

To register your National Tree Day event, readinspirational stories from other groups about theirevents, or get more information, visit the NationalTree Day website at http://treeday.planetark.org/


New Directions forCAP2. You're invited to come along to a session

AP, and toparticipate in a quick poll about which northernrivers landscape is most important to you, visithttp://yoursay.northern.cma.nsw.gov.au/northern-

Mark yourcalendars… SundayJuly 29th is NationalTree Day 2012

, educatingAustralians to care for our unique

future generations of committed

d grasses wereplanted by individuals and community groups for

To register your National Tree Day event, readinspirational stories from other groups about theirevents, or get more information, visit the National

http://treeday.planetark.org/

LANDCARE – TH

IN OUR HANDS

The National Landcare Conference 2012 will beheld this year between SepSydney Convention and Exhibition CentrHarbour. This year’s theme is “Landcareis in our hands.”

The conference is an excellent opportunity forindividuals, groups and government organisationsto learn, network, and share information and ideasabout agricultural resilienenvironmental sustainability.

The conference will include speakers, field trips,workshops, and of courseAwards.

To register, inquire about exhibitions, vote in theNational Landcare Awards, or get moreinformation, visit the National Landcare Conferencewebsite athttp://www.daff.gov.au/landcareconference

CLEAN BEACHES AWARDS

2012

You may recall that in our last newsletter wecongratulated Sawtell Beathree of the seven categoriesBeaches Awards.

If you would like your beach to be in the running forthe 2012 competition, there are two steps:

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THE FUTURE IS

IN OUR HANDS

The National Landcare Conference 2012 will beSeptember 3rd and 5th at the

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, DarlingThis year’s theme is “Landcare – the future

The conference is an excellent opportunity forgroups and government organisations

to learn, network, and share information and ideasabout agricultural resilience, food security, andenvironmental sustainability.

The conference will include speakers, field trips,workshops, and of course – the National Landcare

To register, inquire about exhibitions, vote in theNational Landcare Awards, or get more

rmation, visit the National Landcare Conference

http://www.daff.gov.au/landcareconference

CLEAN BEACHES AWARDS

2012

You may recall that in our last newsletter weSawtell Beach for gaining awards in

three of the seven categories of the 2011 Clean

If you would like your beach to be in the running forthe 2012 competition, there are two steps:


Step 1: Send an entry form to Keep AustraliaBeautiful by no later than 20 July 2012.

Step 2: Send a submission form to Keep AustraliaBeautiful by no later than 10 August 2012

Copies of the entry form and submission form canbe obtained from the Keep Australia Beautifulwebsite:http://www.kabnsw.org.au/programs/CleanBeaches.aspx or drop into the CHRL office and we canprint them out for you here.

We’ve got lots of great beaches and lots of greatvolunteers that deserve recognition for the hardwork they do caring for beautiful coast, so lets getthose nominations rolling in!

NSW/ACT REGIONAL

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Speaking of recognising thecontribution of our greatvolunteers…are now open for the 2012NSW/ACT RegionalAchievement Awards.

Nominees can be groups orindividuals (or even

yourself!), and each nominee will receive acertificate of nomination.

There are multiple categories you can nominate into recognise people or groups that you know whocontribute to regional areas through improvcommunities in social, business, or environmentalways.

Not only are these awards considered to be themost prestigious, they are also generous! This year’swinner of the Peabody Environment and LandcareAward will be given $5,000!

Nominations close 27 July 2012, so visit the AwardsAustralia website at www.awardsaustralia.comfollow the links to the NSW/ACT RegionalAchievement and Community Awards. Press the‘Nominate Now’ button and select and dyour nomination form in your selected category for2012!


to Keep Australia20 July 2012.

to Keep Australia10 August 2012.

Copies of the entry form and submission form canbe obtained from the Keep Australia Beautiful

http://www.kabnsw.org.au/programs/CleanBeachor drop into the CHRL office and we can

We’ve got lots of great beaches and lots of greatvolunteers that deserve recognition for the hard

o caring for beautiful coast, so lets get

NSW/ACT REGIONAL

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Speaking of recognising thecontribution of our great

nominationsare now open for the 2012NSW/ACT RegionalAchievement Awards.

nees can be groups orindividuals (or even

yourself!), and each nominee will receive a

There are multiple categories you can nominate into recognise people or groups that you know who

to regional areas through improving theircommunities in social, business, or environmental

Not only are these awards considered to be themost prestigious, they are also generous! This year’s

Peabody Environment and Landcare

, so visit the Awardswww.awardsaustralia.com and

follow the links to the NSW/ACT RegionalAchievement and Community Awards. Press the

select and downloadyour nomination form in your selected category for

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Ever wanted to know more about the CarbonFarming Initiative and how it may apply to yourfarm? What about biological farmingconnections between soil fertility,herd health? Or maybe you want to learn aboutbush regeneration techniques? Maybe all three?

If so, then this winter is going to be a busy one foryou.

The workshop will be held at the Nambucca HeadsRSL from 9.30am – 1.00pm. For more informationabout this free workshop beingCoast Regional LandcareNambucca Valley Landcare on 6564 7838 or byemail at [email protected] by Friday June 15

This free workshop, also hosted by NCRLN, will runfrom 9.00am to 1pm on Tuesday 17Hickory House in Dorrigo. For more information or toRSVP, please contact Colin at Bellinger Landcareon 6655 0588 or by email at

August will see a repeat performance of the verypopular Bush Regeneration TechniquesThis same workshop was booked out when we heldit earlier this year, so if you missed out here is yourchance to attend. This free workshop

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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Ever wanted to know more about the CarbonFarming Initiative and how it may apply to your

What about biological farming and theconnections between soil fertility, quality crops and

Or maybe you want to learn aboutbush regeneration techniques? Maybe all three?

If so, then this winter is going to be a busy one for

Next week, MickKeogh will bepresenting the

workshop“Proactive farmingto build carbon inyour paddocks.What does it meanfor your farm?”

The workshop will be held at the Nambucca Heads1.00pm. For more information

about this free workshop being hosted by NorthCoast Regional Landcare Network, contact Tim at

Valley Landcare on 6564 7838 or [email protected]. RSVP’s must be

Friday June 15th.

Then in July, GaryZimmer and hisdaughter, LeilaniZimmer Durandwill discuss “FeedQuality inRelation to SoilFertility andFertiliser Inputs”.

This free workshop, also hosted by NCRLN, will runfrom 9.00am to 1pm on Tuesday 17th July at theHickory House in Dorrigo. For more information or toRSVP, please contact Colin at Bellinger Landcare

655 0588 or by email at [email protected].

August will see a repeat performance of the veryBush Regeneration Techniques workshop.

This same workshop was booked out when we heldf you missed out here is youris free workshop will cover


common bush regeneration techniques, a reviewof common weed species, safe use of chemicals,and basic tool maintenance. The course will be onWednesday, 29th August from 9.30 –TBC). To book your place, contact Kara at the CHRLoffice on 6651 1308 or by email [email protected].

And a final note… the workshop on Worksite Healthand Safety – planned for 27th June – has bepostponed. We will advise of the new date for thisworkshop when it is available.

WHAT LANDCARERS ARE

AT… KINCHELA

At long last, the Kinchela Landcare group is up andrunning! The group received their on-on 1st April (no joke!) and have had several workingbees already.

Group Co-ordinator, Helen Lawrence, says theirenthusiastic group has already achieved “a lot”.With 15 members currently signed up to the group,the reserve at Kinchela will be well on its way toenvironmental health in no time.

Welcome to the new Kinchela group and itsmembers! Wishing you many happy dayslandcaring at your site.

Kinchela Landcare members at their first working bee


common bush regeneration techniques, a reviewof common weed species, safe use of chemicals,and basic tool maintenance. The course will be on

12.30 (venueTBC). To book your place, contact Kara at the CHRLoffice on 6651 1308 or by email at

Worksite Healthhas been

of the new date for this

WHAT LANDCARERS ARE DOING

KINCHELA

At long last, the Kinchela Landcare group is up and-site induction

and have had several working

ordinator, Helen Lawrence, says theirenthusiastic group has already achieved “a lot”.

signed up to the group,la will be well on its way to

Welcome to the new Kinchela group and itsmembers! Wishing you many happy days

Kinchela Landcare members at their first working bee in April

WHAT LANDCARERS ARE

AT… WOOLGOOLGA NURSERY

During this time, dozens of dedicated volunteershave helped propagate and distribute thousandsof plants to community groupsand individuals working to rehabilitate degradedpublic lands. Each year the volunteers meet supplydemands which can be as high as nearly 8,000plants, from around 30 different species.

From the beginning, the construction of the nurseand its daily operation has relied upon acombination of volunteer innovation and bothpublic and private donation. This latest makeover isno exception!

March saw a sprinkler water system and a watercounter installed by one of the nursery volunteers(who also happens to be a plumber). These workswill help the nursery to be as efficient as possiblewith their water use.

And this April, with the help of kind donations fromThe Woolgoolga Quarry and their delivery carriersEB & DE Bunts Pty Ltd, blue mthroughout the working area so that the volunteersand their equipment don’t get bogged in the mudas they go about their busy days.

Once again, thanks to the efforts of the nurseryvolunteers and the generosity of local businesses,the Woolgoolga Community Nursery can continueits good work for the local environment.

On a related note… if you or your group have planttubes or trays from the nursery please either dropthem into the nursery on Wednesday or Thursdaymornings or into the CHRL office so they can be reused for more plantings.

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WHAT LANDCARERS ARE DOING

WOOLGOOLGA NURSERY

WoolgoolgaCommunity Nursery hasbeen instrumental in thebeautification of theWoolgoolga and CoffsHarbour regions formore than 20 years.

During this time, dozens of dedicated volunteershave helped propagate and distribute thousandsof plants to community groups, Landcare groups,and individuals working to rehabilitate degradedpublic lands. Each year the volunteers meet supplydemands which can be as high as nearly 8,000

different species.

From the beginning, the construction of the nurseryand its daily operation has relied upon acombination of volunteer innovation and bothpublic and private donation. This latest makeover is

March saw a sprinkler water system and a watercounter installed by one of the nursery volunteers(who also happens to be a plumber). These workswill help the nursery to be as efficient as possible

And this April, with the help of kind donations fromThe Woolgoolga Quarry and their delivery carriersEB & DE Bunts Pty Ltd, blue metal has been spreadthroughout the working area so that the volunteersand their equipment don’t get bogged in the mudas they go about their busy days.

Once again, thanks to the efforts of the nurseryvolunteers and the generosity of local businesses,he Woolgoolga Community Nursery can continue

its good work for the local environment.

On a related note… if you or your group have planttubes or trays from the nursery please either dropthem into the nursery on Wednesday or Thursday

e CHRL office so they can be re-


NEW RESOURCESCarbon Farming Initiative Handbook

The Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) allows farmersand other land managers to earn carbon credits bystoring carbon or reducing greenhouse gasemissions on the land. These credits, known asAustralian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), can besold to people and businesses wishing to offset theiremissions.

The CFI also helps rural communities and theenvironment supporting sustainable farming bycreating incentives for landscape rehabilitation.

Participation in the CFI is voluntary; farmers andlandholders can choose whether or not to beinvolved.

The Department of Climate Change and EnergyEfficiency have issued a new handbook containinginformation about the Carbon Farming Initiative(CFI) and how it operates. It will also help youdecide what type of CFI activity might be right foryou, your business or your organisation.

Part One of the handbook explains how carbonmarkets and the CFI work.

Part Two provides an overview of the steps involvedin undertaking a CFI project.

To download a free copy, visit the AustralianGovernment’s Department of Climate Change andEnergy Efficiency athttp://www.climatechange.gov.au/government/initiatives/carbon-farming-initiative/handbook.aspxcontact us at the CHRL office.


NEW RESOURCESCarbon Farming Initiative Handbook

The Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) allows farmersand other land managers to earn carbon credits bystoring carbon or reducing greenhouse gas

sions on the land. These credits, known asAustralian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), can besold to people and businesses wishing to offset their

The CFI also helps rural communities and theenvironment supporting sustainable farming by

ncentives for landscape rehabilitation.

Participation in the CFI is voluntary; farmers andlandholders can choose whether or not to be

The Department of Climate Change and EnergyEfficiency have issued a new handbook containing

the Carbon Farming Initiative(CFI) and how it operates. It will also help youdecide what type of CFI activity might be right foryou, your business or your organisation.

of the handbook explains how carbon

vides an overview of the steps involved

To download a free copy, visit the AustralianGovernment’s Department of Climate Change and

http://www.climatechange.gov.au/government/iniinitiative/handbook.aspx or

Nambucca Valley Vegetation & Planting Guide,2nd Edition

On Tuesday 29th May,Nambucca Valproudly launched the 2ndedition of the very popular“Nambucca Valley Vegetation &Planting Guide”grant from Caring for ourCountry.

The second edition of thisvaluable resource contains information on a widerange of topics such as:

suitable species for planting in particularsituations like streams and wetlands

plants to minimise fire impact establishing bird habitat plants to protect against soil erosion how and when to plant native species legislation; and a list of further readings

NV Landcare was kind enough to give CHRL a fewcopies of this excellent resource, however suppliesare limited. If you would like a copy for yourself oryour Landcare group, contact the CHRL office.

Grasses of Coastal NSW

In March, the NSW DPI released “NSW”. Though similar to the previously released

“Grasses of the North Coast ofNSWinclude new taxonomy, aswell as the inclusion of morecoastal grasses. It is an easy touse reference guide, andinclidentifying species.

Though CHRL has not beenprovided with copies for

distribution, we hope to obtain some copies forfuture related workshops. If you would like to ordera copy direct from the DPI, you can do so byvisiting their website athttp://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/resources/bookshop/grasses-of-coastalon 1 800 025 520.

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Nambucca Valley Vegetation & Planting Guide,Edition

On Tuesday 29th May,Nambucca Valley Landcareproudly launched the 2ndedition of the very popular“Nambucca Valley Vegetation &Planting Guide”, thanks to agrant from Caring for ourCountry.

The second edition of thisvaluable resource contains information on a wide

suitable species for planting in particularsituations like streams and wetlands;plants to minimise fire impact;establishing bird habitat;plants to protect against soil erosion;how and when to plant native species;

er readings.

NV Landcare was kind enough to give CHRL a fewcopies of this excellent resource, however suppliesare limited. If you would like a copy for yourself oryour Landcare group, contact the CHRL office.

Grasses of Coastal NSW

released “Grasses of coastal”. Though similar to the previously released

Grasses of the North Coast ofNSW”, it has been updated toinclude new taxonomy, aswell as the inclusion of morecoastal grasses. It is an easy touse reference guide, andincludes methods foridentifying species.

Though CHRL has not beenprovided with copies for

distribution, we hope to obtain some copies forfuture related workshops. If you would like to ordera copy direct from the DPI, you can do so by

http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/resources/boocoastal-nsw or by phoning them


CHCC Environmental LevyWe received an overwhelmingresponse to our request forexpressions of interest for theCHCC Environmental Levy in ourlast newsletter. Twenty-two groupsprovided EOI’s to be included in ourumbrella submission to CHCC.

We are pleased to announce that CHCC hasgranted CHRL $119,820 in funding towardscontinuing the great landcare work performed byour groups for the financial year 2012-2013

Thank you to all the groups for submitting your wellconsidered EOI’s. The CRHL office will be in touchwith group co-ordinators soon to dimplementation of your projects after 1 July.

Membership RenewalYes, it’s that time of year again – membership renewaltime. In order to remain a financial member of CHRLfor 2012-13, membership submissions are due by 30June. The membership rates haven’t changed: still $5for individuals and $20 for incorporated groups.

Membership renewal packs have been mailed togroup co-ordinators. You can also access themembership form on line by visiting our websitewww.coffsharbourlandcare.org.au, or drop into theoffice for a copy. If you have any questions aboutrenewing your membership, contact Jude at the CHRLoffice.


CHCC Environmental Levy

two groupsprovided EOI’s to be included in our

We are pleased to announce that CHCC has,820 in funding towards

continuing the great landcare work performed by2013.

Thank you to all the groups for submitting your wellconsidered EOI’s. The CRHL office will be in touch

ordinators soon to discussafter 1 July.

Membership Renewal 2012-13membership renewal

time. In order to remain a financial member of CHRL, membership submissions are due by 30

ership rates haven’t changed: still $5for individuals and $20 for incorporated groups.

Membership renewal packs have been mailed toordinators. You can also access the

membership form on line by visiting our website, or drop into the

office for a copy. If you have any questions aboutrenewing your membership, contact Jude at the CHRL

Biological Control of

SalviniaThe NSW DPI recently held a workshopbiological control of the water weedmolesta) through the weevilThe first releases of the weevilMoondarra, QLD, were an overwhelming success, andmany other massive infestations were soonin the same way all over Australia and overseas.

Salvinia is an incredibly fast growing water weed,capable of doubling its dry weight in two and a halfdays. While the weevil does not eradicate the weedcompletely, it can bring the volume of tdown to acceptable levels

If you have Salvinia at your landcare site, dam, orhave noticed it in a waterway near youCHRL know. Two of our landcare members attendedthe workshop and are keen to get involved in tusing the weevil in the Coffs Harbour region.

Primary Growth Form of Salvinia (Photo: Sheldon Navie)

Tertiary Growth Form of Salvinia

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Biological Control of

Salviniaheld a workshop about the

the water weed Salvinia (Salviniathe weevil Cryptobagous salviniae.

of the weevil in 1980 on LakeMoondarra, QLD, were an overwhelming success, andmany other massive infestations were soon controlledin the same way all over Australia and overseas.

Salvinia is an incredibly fast growing water weed,capable of doubling its dry weight in two and a halfdays. While the weevil does not eradicate the weedcompletely, it can bring the volume of the weeddown to acceptable levels – and keep them there.

If you have Salvinia at your landcare site, dam, orhave noticed it in a waterway near you – please let

know. Two of our landcare members attendedthe workshop and are keen to get involved in trialsusing the weevil in the Coffs Harbour region.

of Salvinia (Photo: Sheldon Navie)

of Salvinia (Photo: Sheldon Navie)


PROTECTING COFFS CREEK

COMMUNITY SURVEYCoffs Harbour City Council has received fiassistance from the Northern Rivers CatchmentManagement Authority to develop Natural ResourceManagement plans to help protect Coffs Creek.The plans will guide the future improvement of bushland reserves in the Coffs Creek Catchment.also assist Council in attracting funding for relevant onground works and community activities.Council is seeking your views as a member of CoffsHarbour Regional Landcare residing in thecatchment. As a Landcare member, your experienceand perspective is highly valued. Your assistance incompleting the online survey would be greatlyappreciated. It should just take under ten minutes ofyour time. Please find the survey at the following link.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QFV3L8W

If would like further information from Coffs Harbour CityCouncil about the Coffs Creek Plans, please add youre-mail address to the last question in the survey form.If you do not have access to the internet and wouldlike to fill out a paper copy of the survey, or have anyquestions, please contact Sandy Eager, Parks &Reserves Technical Officer, ph 6648 4000, or Kara atthe CHRL Office.

Autumn Events

Autumn was a busy time for CHRL, with lots of eventsand workshops. There was the Bush Regen workshop inMarch, then the Coastal Plant ID workshop in May.

Of course we also had the Coffs Harbour Show, theEmerald Beach Show, World Environment Day, andthe Moonee Beach membership drive. Whew!

The workshops were fully booked and the show stallswere busy, which is great news. For this edition of Bushto Beach News, we leave you with a few happy snapsof Landcare in Autumn.


PROTECTING COFFS CREEK

COMMUNITY SURVEYCoffs Harbour City Council has received financialassistance from the Northern Rivers CatchmentManagement Authority to develop Natural ResourceManagement plans to help protect Coffs Creek.The plans will guide the future improvement of bushland reserves in the Coffs Creek Catchment. They willalso assist Council in attracting funding for relevant on

Council is seeking your views as a member of CoffsHarbour Regional Landcare residing in the

As a Landcare member, your experienceis highly valued. Your assistance in

completing the online survey would be greatlyIt should just take under ten minutes of

Please find the survey at the following link.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QFV3L8W

If would like further information from Coffs Harbour CityCouncil about the Coffs Creek Plans, please add your

mail address to the last question in the survey form.t have access to the internet and would

like to fill out a paper copy of the survey, or have anyquestions, please contact Sandy Eager, Parks &Reserves Technical Officer, ph 6648 4000, or Kara at

Autumn Events

r CHRL, with lots of eventse Bush Regen workshop in

Plant ID workshop in May.

Of course we also had the Coffs Harbour Show, theEmerald Beach Show, World Environment Day, and

drive. Whew!

The workshops were fully booked and the show stallswere busy, which is great news. For this edition of Bushto Beach News, we leave you with a few happy snaps

Aaron Hartley at the Bush Regen Workshop 28

Happy landcarers at the Coastal Plant ID Workshop 2

Coffs Harbour Show 13

Coastal Plant ID Workshop 2

World Environment Day 5th

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Aaron Hartley at the Bush Regen Workshop 28th March

Happy landcarers at the Coastal Plant ID Workshop 2nd May

Coffs Harbour Show 13th May

Coastal Plant ID Workshop 2nd May

th June (Photo: Sara McCafferty)


Worksite UpdatesArrawarra Coastcare Site: Volunteers working montBeachBakker Drive: Working one Saturday a month removing Privet and Camphor from the reserve at the end ofBakker Drive. Contact Geoff Cohen on 6653 5891 for more information.Bundagen Landcare: A new sub-group has just started in the Bundageree villagerevegetating the creek that passes through the village.Crystal Waters Landcare Site: Volunteers are working with National Parks in Coffs Coast Regional Park atSapphire Beach – maintaining the dunes andEastern Dorrigo Landcare Site: The group continues to work on riparian zones, both on public & private land.The group will assist local landowners who were successful in gainFriends of Coffs Creek: Meet 1st and 3rd

Elisabeth Edwards for more information 6651 5380Jarrett Creek Landcare Site: The group continues its great work at Woopi (deLooking for more members to join. Ph Leah Sjoberg, 6654 7942Jetty Dunecare Group Inc: Are continuing their bush regeneration work in the Jetty area. Volunteers meetTuesdays and Saturdays from 7.30am. Ph Jane Ireland for more iKarangi Landcare Group: Are meeting monthly to weed areas around the Cemetery .Contact: Ron Smith,66538249Karangi Public School: Karangi School studentKinchela Landcare Site: A new group looking for members toHelen, 66532015.Korora Basin Landcare Site: Have taken on new volunteers and are meeting monthly, contact Kris Hely,66536781Korora Dunecare Site: Looking for new members followingoffice.Mullawarra Dunecare Site: Meeting on the last Saturday of the month. Contact Roger Jennings, 66541203Nana Glen Landcare Group: Have commenced work on a NRCMA bioNana Glen School. Meeting every second Saturday. Contact Larry Langman, 66543965.Park Beach Dunecare Site: VolunteersClub. Contact Rosemary on 6652 5940 or Judy on 6651 7691.Safety Beach Dunecare Site: The group is having monthly working bees and working closely with NationalParks staff.Sapphire Reserve Landcare Group: An active group with activity centered around White Bluff. ContactGreg Robinson 66537118Sawtell Community Bushcare: A couplevolunteers will assist with the approved works in the adopted Dolmans Point Action Plan.Sawtell Dunecare: Continue to remove weeds, plant local natives & remove manbeach.Serenity Landcare: Volunteers regularly working along Serenity Beach, Look at me now Headland, andEmerald beach. Contact Karina Rothacker 66561895Woolgoolga Main Beach Dunecare: Are continuing their good work with working bees carried out everyMonday and Wednesday from 8am to 12 on the dunes.66560929Woolgoolga Back Beach Dunecare: Working bees are held on the second Sunday of each month, 8meeting at the back beach picnic area at the end of HighWoolgoolga High School: Another new group that are in the process of formingPlease note: The information about dates for group activities is sourced from your membership & groupactivities forms, if it is not correct please let CHRL know, phone 6651 1308 or email


Worksite Updates: Volunteers working monthly on littoral rainforest at the southern end of Corindi

Working one Saturday a month removing Privet and Camphor from the reserve at the end ofBakker Drive. Contact Geoff Cohen on 6653 5891 for more information.

group has just started in the Bundageree villagerevegetating the creek that passes through the village.

Volunteers are working with National Parks in Coffs Coast Regional Park atmaintaining the dunes and wetlands. Contact: Tim and Jennie 02 6656 4158

The group continues to work on riparian zones, both on public & private land.The group will assist local landowners who were successful in gaining funds from CMA.

rd Saturdays from 9-12, Mondays 8-2.30, Tues 8Elisabeth Edwards for more information 6651 5380

The group continues its great work at Woopi (deLooking for more members to join. Ph Leah Sjoberg, 6654 7942

Are continuing their bush regeneration work in the Jetty area. Volunteers meetSaturdays from 7.30am. Ph Jane Ireland for more information 66524389.

Are meeting monthly to weed areas around the Cemetery .Contact: Ron Smith,

Karangi School students continue to work along Karangi creek each fortnight.new group looking for members to on the 2nd Sunday of each month

Have taken on new volunteers and are meeting monthly, contact Kris Hely,

Looking for new members following Sylvia Turner’s departure. Contact the CHRL

Meeting on the last Saturday of the month. Contact Roger Jennings, 66541203Have commenced work on a NRCMA bio-grants project in conjunction with

. Meeting every second Saturday. Contact Larry Langman, 66543965.Volunteers meet on Fridays at 9am between the Hoey Moey and the Bowling

Club. Contact Rosemary on 6652 5940 or Judy on 6651 7691.The group is having monthly working bees and working closely with National

An active group with activity centered around White Bluff. Contact

A couple of new members have joined this site. The Council is hoping thevolunteers will assist with the approved works in the adopted Dolmans Point Action Plan.

Continue to remove weeds, plant local natives & remove man

Volunteers regularly working along Serenity Beach, Look at me now Headland, andEmerald beach. Contact Karina Rothacker 66561895

Are continuing their good work with working bees carried out everyday and Wednesday from 8am to 12 on the dunes. Looking for new members. Contact Gerard Nolan

Working bees are held on the second Sunday of each month, 8icnic area at the end of High St. Ph: Alex Groot, 6654 2833

Another new group that are in the process of forming –Please note: The information about dates for group activities is sourced from your membership & group

if it is not correct please let CHRL know, phone 6651 1308 or email

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hly on littoral rainforest at the southern end of Corindi

Working one Saturday a month removing Privet and Camphor from the reserve at the end of

group has just started in the Bundageree village that will be focusing on

Volunteers are working with National Parks in Coffs Coast Regional Park at. Contact: Tim and Jennie 02 6656 4158

The group continues to work on riparian zones, both on public & private land.ing funds from CMA.

2.30, Tues 8-2.30, and Thurs 8-11. Ph

The group continues its great work at Woopi (despite frequent flooding!).

Are continuing their bush regeneration work in the Jetty area. Volunteers meetnformation 66524389.

Are meeting monthly to weed areas around the Cemetery .Contact: Ron Smith,

continue to work along Karangi creek each fortnight.Sunday of each month. Contact

Have taken on new volunteers and are meeting monthly, contact Kris Hely,

Sylvia Turner’s departure. Contact the CHRL

Meeting on the last Saturday of the month. Contact Roger Jennings, 66541203grants project in conjunction with

. Meeting every second Saturday. Contact Larry Langman, 66543965.meet on Fridays at 9am between the Hoey Moey and the Bowling

The group is having monthly working bees and working closely with National

An active group with activity centered around White Bluff. Contact

of new members have joined this site. The Council is hoping thevolunteers will assist with the approved works in the adopted Dolmans Point Action Plan.

Continue to remove weeds, plant local natives & remove man-made rubbish from the

Volunteers regularly working along Serenity Beach, Look at me now Headland, and

Are continuing their good work with working bees carried out everyLooking for new members. Contact Gerard Nolan

Working bees are held on the second Sunday of each month, 8-11am,St. Ph: Alex Groot, 6654 2833

– more news to come soon.Please note: The information about dates for group activities is sourced from your membership & group

if it is not correct please let CHRL know, phone 6651 1308 or email [email protected]

Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare Inc

Suites 1-3/103-107 West High StPO Box 1730

Coffs Harbour NSW 2450Phone: 6651 1308

Fax: 6651 1305E-mail: [email protected]

www.coffsharbourlandcare.org.au

Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare Inc.

Bush to Beach NewsSupported by:

Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare Inc.PO Box 1730,Coffs Harbour, 2450

Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare Inc

107 West High St

Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

[email protected]

ContactsCHRL President: Rod McKelvey

6653 8249CHRL CSO: Craig StehnKara Smith (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri)CHRL Accounts & Admin(Mon, Wed & Thurs)Aboriginal Extension Project OfficerJay Skinner 66530129Northern Rivers CMA:

6653 0150Coffs Harbour City Council, RecreationalServices Operational Technical OfficerJeff Holmes 6648 4541OEH Coffs Coast Regional ParkDavid Nalder 6652 092


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Contacts: Rod McKelvey

6653 8249: Craig Stehn (Wed),

Tue, Wed, Fri) 6651 1308CHRL Accounts & Admin: Jude Turner

6651 1308Aboriginal Extension Project Officer:

66530129

6653 0150Coffs Harbour City Council, Recreational

Operational Technical Officer:6648 4541

Coffs Coast Regional Park:


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